Columbia Basin Trust CEO Neil Muth Passes Away Suddenly

The Trust will make a full statement early this week.

Neil Muth (third from left), seen with his family. — Photo: CBT

Over the weekend the Columbia Basin Trust issued the following statement. "It is with heavy hearts that the family of Neil Muth, his loving wife Cathy, and his three children John (wife Angela), Emily (fiancé Paul) and Hilary, in conjunction with the Columbia Basin Trust announce his sudden passing. He will be remembered first and foremost as a loving husband and father."

Neil Muth has served as President and CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust since 2005. The family has requested privacy at this time.

Since 2005 Neil Muth has been the President and CEO of Columbia Basin Trust (“CBT”). CBT is a statutory corporation whose mission is to support efforts by the people of the Columbia Basin region of British Columbia to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being. CBT generates income from an investment portfolio, and delivers a range of benefits to residents and communities within the Columbia Basin through various initiatives and granting programs.

Prior to joining CBT in September 2005, Neil served as Vice President, Private Placements for British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“bcIMC”), where he was responsible for bcIMC’s private equity and debt investment activity. bcIMC is an investment management firm responsible for investing funds of various public sector organizations. Neil also served as Vice President, Finance and Operations for bcIMC.

Prior to joining bcIMC in 2000, Neil operated his own consulting company. He has also served in various positions with the provincial Ministry of Finance and the New Zealand Treasury. Neil obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree from the University of Victoria in 1982, and a Master of Arts (Economics) degree from the University of British Columbia in 1986.  He was born and raised in Trail, B.C.

The Trust will make a full statement early this week.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Muth family, friends and business associates.